cheap sensory things?

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does anyone know any good sensory things that are realy cheap?
we have very little money, can just mangege to buy food, the internet is off because my mum hasnt payed the bill ( i go on this site at the libary.) the sky tv is off because of not payed bill.
we used to buy things with my dads money i got lots of money for being disabled and my mum got money for doing things for him, he couldnt walk outside the house had to be in a wheelchair outside the house. he died in april.
we dont have much money.
my mum has applied for DLA for me but that can take a long time ive herd.
we live in england.
it would be realy helpfull if when describing sensory things, to put a picture of it next to it if that is ok.
thanks in advnce

Hello. I don't know what exactly you are looking for but Hawkins bazaar sells a lot of sensory type toys. I like things with lights and things that I can touch. I have found that a lot of these things can be affordable.

Here is the link to Hawkins Bazaar:

http://www.hawkin.com/36841-TOYS_FUN_ST ... tress-toy/

That section has a lot of squishy things.

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I have HFA, ADHD, OCD & Tourette syndrome. I love animals, especially my bunnies and hamster. I skate in a roller derby team (but I'll try not to bite )

I've used material from a fabric store in the past. Two pieces I remember best were black velvet and a piece that had very soft 'hair'. Favorite fabrics can be converted into almost anything...glove liners (especially silk), scarves, toys, telephone 'grip', visual/tactile art pieces, pillowcases, car seat/sofa coverings, 'stuffies', a beach/yard towel, a makeshift (inside) 'tent' or 'throw' blanket of sorts...and with very little effort/minimal 'sewing'/'attaching' skills.

Sounds like you're as poor as me. If you're looking for cheap fabric just for touching, you might want to try looking in the dumpster (aka rubbish bin) behind a fabric retailer or a thrift store. Free stuff right there.

It depends on what kind of sensory helps you.

Different types of sensory input:

Heavy-lifting: Pick up and move heavy objects from one place to another. Pulling, pushing heavy objects.

Joint compression
Wall push - arms extended, leaning towards wall, push wall for 10-20 seconds. This can be done with legs too, while sitting on the floor. You can also place palms together and push.

Roll up tight in a blanket.

Have someone squish you between 2 cushions

Self-massage, with a styrofoam roller found at sport stores or online

You can make your own playdough with a few simple ingredients

Dried beans in a big container, dig with feet and hands

It depends on what kind of sensory you seek, but those are some ideas. Hope they help!

well where I'm from in England It takes up to nine weeks honey but I got mine after four and I have nooo clue bout the sensory things

I found a big paperclip with ridges on it. I like to flick my thumbnail up and down it. Alternatively, put some tape around your thumb and play with that for a while. If it wears out, just put more tape on; it's cheap. My most complex device is four small binder clips snapped together like they're each eating the "tail" of the one in front of it. It fits nicely in my fist with the tails between my fingers. Office supplies are great.

I play with 6mm round beads on a 15 inch string.... I like the smooth beads and there's a knot at both ends of the string, and about an inch of room for them to slide. I also like the noise they make. I keep them in my left hand at the computer and when I'm playing online games... They were cheap. (just one idea)